Re: [new_distillers] Copper packing turning black - Replace or clean?

Sounds like you have an oxidation problem - you know, when copper and steel are pushed together and moisture is introduced. I would use one or the other - as

Message 1 of 5
, Mar 2, 2007

Sounds like you have an oxidation problem - you know, when copper and steel are pushed together and moisture is introduced. I would use one or the other - as it is hard to clean copper scrubbers. If your column is stainless - stick to copper. If it is a copper column, use stainless steel scrubbers.

Regards,

Bwyze

sawyer7271 <sawyer7271@...> wrote:

I have a 15g. SS keg still with a 3' (1M) column. Packing is a mix of SS
Scrubbers, and copper scrubbers.

With every run, the copper scrubbers pregressively turn blacker...

I assume this is from the copper/Sulfide reaction saving the distillate from the Hydrogen Sulfide smell/taste.

My question is: Can I clean the copper scrubbers or do I replace them?

I tend to agree with you, but and would certainlly do the magnet thing, but a wash with lots of sulphur in it will turn the scrubbers a dark color also.

Message 2 of 5
, Mar 4, 2007

I tend to agree with you, but and would certainlly do the magnet
thing, but a wash with lots of sulphur in it will turn the scrubbers
a dark color also.
Soaking in a vinegar solution would dissolve the crud and then I put
the mesh through the dishwashwer for a cycle.
At 03:26 PM 3/2/2007, you wrote:

>As long as i have used my copper scrubbers, I have not had a problem
>with them turning black.

;-)Derek

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